Tamera and Eugene Are Both 6 Years Old, and They

question 109

Multiple Choice

Tamera and Eugene are both 6 years old, and they live next door to each other.When the two children play, Tamera is very directive, and she always insists on doing things her way.According to developmentalists, would Tamera and Eugene be considered peers?

• A)No, because they are not the same sex.
• B)No, because they don't appear to be operating as social equals.
• C)Yes, because they are the same age.
• D)Yes, because they live in the same neighbourhood.

---

Definitions:

Educated Guess

A hypothesis or assumption made based on knowledge and reasoning rather than random guessing.

Hypothesis

A preliminary hypothesis presented upon scant evidence, aimed at instigating further exploration.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistical testing which suggests that there is no significant effect or difference.

Directional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts not only that a relationship exists between variables but also the direction of that relationship.